Recalls for 2013 Kenworth K270

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2012-10-09
Description
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth k270 and k370 vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011, through september 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through september 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  The fog lamps may be illuminated while the high beam headlights are on.  Additionally, the daytime running lights are not deactivated when the headlight control is switched to an on position.

Consequence
Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge.  The recall began on november 16, 2012.  Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.  

Notes
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 12kwg.peterbilt's recall campaign number is 1012c.  Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2017-09-08
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2009-2010 peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 peterbilt 210, 220, 330 and 337 trucks; and 2010-2018 kenworth k270 and k370 trucks.  These lfna trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.

Consequence
If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge.  The recall began on october 2730, 2017.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 817-d and 17kwe.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.